Club’s $1 million roof plan for “world-class” facility

ROLL up… the elements could be a thing of the past for bowlers at the Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club, which has plans for a roof covering its main green. Pictured here are bowls co-ordinator, board member and project lead Dean Beckman, chairwoman Meredith Fredericks, board members Bruce Elijah and Robyn McCabe, life member and club coach Des Pitts, board member Jim Barden and bowls president Trevor Wynniat.

By Chalpat Sonti

March 23, 2023 | 6:30 PM

PORTLAND RSL Memorial Bowling Club has unveiled what it says is the first stage of an ambitious plan to transform its Must St site into an international-standard venue for the sport – and the community.

The club has submitted a planning application with Glenelg Shire Council to build a shade structure over its main green, the $1.1 million project expected to provide cover from the elements and boost the participation rate in the sport.